Swollen ankles- Help!

[Wiffwaff]

As of last night I have swollen feet and ankles!! What can I do to reduce the swelling? I didn't suffer from the in my pregnancy

S

[EDmummy]

First mention to your health professional (midwife or doctor) to make sure there is not underlying medical cause. If it is just one of those things - raise your feet whilst relaxing on the sofa and get some lovely calming foot rub and a caring husband to rub it in. I used the one from the Body Shop.

[Wiffwaff]

Thanks EDmummy. Hoping it's not medical issue but will ask ( I did fly on Wednesday so was worried it might be connected)

[Bellenden Belle]

And I've read you must drink lots of water.

[pripolla]

Speak to your doctor as soon as possible.

[Wiffwaff]

I've reread my initial post and realise it doesn't make sense.... So apologies.

I should be clear , I am 30 weeks pregnant and now have swollen ankles (as of yesterday) but this didnt happen at all in my first pregnancy. Bit shocked by it.

I will contact my doctor when home from Rome. ... I'm drinking lots of water too.

Thanks all

S

[Carrie]

It might be connected to the flight but it can also be one of the first symptoms of pre-eclampsia - I would not wait until you get home to get it checked out.

[mooncake]

is it very hot in Rome? I had swollen feet and hands when I was in Italy at 25 weeks - but it was definitely due to the temperature!

[apenn]

I had this problem too. My ankles were so swollen in my latter weeks of pregnancy that I was limping! My midwife recommended wearing flight socks which really worked. I wore them at night and whenever I had a chance during the day and it did help. You should definitely mention it to your midwife though. It could be a symptom of pre-eclampsia as mentioned above, but would likely be accompanied by high blood pressure and distorted vision (seeing lights).

-A

[scotlass]

I feel for you, there's nothing worse! I found reflexology really helped with my swollen feet. The Dulwich Therapy rooms have two great ladies who helped me during my pregnancy. They can also do home visits.